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Get Help With Your Louisiana Wrongful Death Claim

Wrongful death lawsuits and survival actions often involve complicated legal and medical issues. It is important to select a lawyer who is not only sensitive to your loss but is also experienced in all aspects of pursuing these claims. A wrongful death may happen anywhere at any time. While it is impossible to replace the loss of a loved one, the Cardone Law Firm can see to it that the person who caused the death is held responsible. Cliff will fight to get the victim’s family just and fair compensation. If a loved one or a relative has died because of the fault of someone else, then you need a New Orleans wrongful death lawyer. Phone Cardone to receive the compensation you are entitled to.

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Wrongful Death

Claims Process

Determine Eligibility

When a person dies due to someone else’s actions or negligence in Louisiana, there are only certain people who can claim compensation for that loss. The first step in the legal process for wrongful death is discovering whether or not you are one of those people. It’s important to note that siblings and grandparents may qualify only when there are no closer surviving relatives. An attorney can determine your eligibility.

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STEP

Build Your Case

Next, you and your attorney will gather evidence and documentation to support your wrongful death claim. For motor vehicle accidents, this might include traffic data and surveillance footage. For workplace accidents, your lawyer might look into company policies. This step will also involve determining how much compensation you are owed, including for medical bills and emotional anguish.

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STEP

File a Lawsuit

In a personal injury case for wrongful death, the general tactic to get financial compensation and seek justice is to file a lawsuit. Getting the settlement you deserve could be essential for your family’s future. An experienced attorney can gather the necessary evidence and legal documents to help you recover damages after the death of a loved one. Getting help from a capable legal team is key.

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STEP

Negotiations

After your lawsuit has been filed, your attorney will begin negotiating with the representatives of the negligent parties. Having an experienced wrongful death lawyer by your side is essential, as employers, trucking companies, and other businesses often brought as defendants in wrongful death cases have the funds necessary to hire high-powered legal teams to fight your claim.

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STEP

Trial

For those who seek compensation for wrongful death, most will reach a settlement or conclusion before their case goes to trial. However, going to trial may be the only way for some to get the financial support they need. Because your case may eventually lead to a trial, it’s important to look for an attorney with trial experience. The right attorney can make all the difference in your case.

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STEP
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Wrongful Death

basics

Eligibility

Compensation

Time Limit

Causes

There is a time limit within which these types of actions must be filed after a wrongful death occurs. The wrongful death or survival action claim must be filed within one year of your loved one’s death. It is very important to file within this time period because if family members wait too long, they will be barred from filing a suit and receiving the justice they deserve.

Louisiana law recognizes that the loss of a close relative can be devastating to the surviving family and provides a way to protect certain family members of the deceased. To help the family with the financial burden, damages may be awarded for, among other things:

  • Loss of support
  • Loss of services
  • Loss of love and affection
  • Lost wages and benefits
  • Loss of society
  • Medical expenses
  • Mental anguish
  • Funeral expenses
  • Pre-death mental and physical pain, suffering, and terror
  • Funeral and burial expenses
There is a time limit within which these types of actions must be filed after a wrongful death occurs. The wrongful death or survival action claim must be filed within one year of your loved one’s death. It is very important to file within this time period because if family members wait too long, they will be barred from filing a suit and receiving the justice they deserve.
Wrongful death and survival action claims may arise from many different types of accidents, including but not limited to: car, truck, motorcycle, boat, drunk driver, construction and workplace sites, medical malpractice, and product liability accidents. If your loved one suffered fatal injuries due to someone else’s negligence or actions, you may be owed a wrongful death settlement.

$5.7 MILLION

Truck Accident

$3.6 MILLION

Car Accident

$2.5 MILLION

Elevator Crash

$2.1 MILLION

BP Claim

$1.9 MILLION

Cruise Ship Injury

$1.5 MILLION

Car Accident

Frequently Asked

QUESTIONS

The law demands that anyone responsible for causing the death of another must compensate the family for their loss. Our laws also allow certain family members to seek damages for the pain and suffering that a deceased person endured prior to death. This is called a survivor action.

The law demands that anyone responsible for causing the death of another must compensate the family for their loss. Our laws also allow certain family members to seek damages for the pain and suffering that a deceased person endured prior to death. This is called a survivor action.

Our New Orleans wrongful death attorneys represent clients with wrongful death cases and survival action claims in all of Louisiana including Ascension Parish, Donaldsonville, Assumption Parish, Napoleonville, Baton Rouge, Jefferson Parish, Estelle, Gretna, Harvey, Kenner, Marrero, Metairie, New Orleans, Terrytown, Westwego, Lafayette Parish, Lafourche Parish, Thibodaux, Livingston Parish, Orleans Parish, Plaquemines Parish, Belle Chasse, and St. Charles Parish.

The Cardone Law Firm works for and with clients to achieve satisfactory results in all wrongful death matters. It is important to receive compensation for the wrongful death of a family member. It is equally important to have a skilled attorney not only sensitive to your loss, but who has experience in these types of actions. Mr. Cardone has over 37 years of experience practicing law and has primarily focused on personal injury matters. If a family member has died because of the negligence of another party, you need to Phone Cardone at 504-522-5333 at the earliest possible time to receive the justice your family deserves. You can also fill out the online contact form for a free and quick response.
Punitive damages are meant to punish defendants for egregious wrongdoing. In wrongful death suits, you may be awarded punitive damages if the at-fault party in your case caused or engaged in gross negligence, intentional actions, severe harm, or willful disregard for the safety of others.
If your loved one was killed in a criminal act, such as a homicide or assault, you can bring a lawsuit against the responsible party for their actions. While you cannot hold someone criminally responsible through a lawsuit, you can seek monetary damages.

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